CVE-2016-4038

Name: CVE-2016-4038
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T15:59:00.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4038 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Array index error in the msm_sensor_config function in kernel/SM-G9008V_CHN_KK_Opensource/Kernel/drivers/media/platform/msm/camera_v2/sensor/msm_sensor.c in Samsung devices with Android KK(4.4) or L and an APQ8084, MSM8974, or MSM8974pro chipset allows local users to have unspecified impact via the gpio_config.gpio_name value.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Array index error in the msm_sensor_config function in kernel/SM-G9008V_CHN_KK_Opensource/Kernel/drivers/media/platform/msm/camera_v2/sensor/msm_sensor.c in Samsung devices with Android KK(4.4) or L and an APQ8084, MSM8974, or MSM8974pro chipset allows local users to have unspecified impact via the gpio_config.gpio_name value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	4.4
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	5.0
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	5.1

References

http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-JAN-2016Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/18/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-JAN-2016Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/18/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4038?

How severe is CVE-2016-4038?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4038 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4038?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST